by Olivia Johnston | Sep 10, 2024 | News
Best Lawyers has announced the following for 2025 and we are honored to be a trusted and named firm. At Dunn & Black, we pride ourselves on how our peers and community rate our ability to represent clients in complex matters. We want to recognize the following... by Olivia Johnston | Feb 16, 2024 | Class Action Cases, News
In a published opinion filed on February 6, 2024, Division 3 of the Washington State Court of Appeals recently reversed summary judgment previously granted in favor of the City of Spokane, and held that municipal water companies in Washington State are subject to the... by Olivia Johnston | Jan 4, 2024 | Employment & Civil Rights
Washington State In Washington State, non-competition agreements are subject to earnings thresholds. For 2024, in order for non-compete agreement to be enforceable, the employee’s annual earnings must exceed $120,559.99. For independent contractors, their annual... by Olivia Johnston | Jan 4, 2024 | Construction, Employment & Civil Rights
Legislative Changes for 2024 Beginning January 1, 2024, employers must pay any unused and accrued sick leave to construction workers if employment lasts fewer than 90 days. Payment must occur on or before the next regularly scheduled pay day after separation from... by Olivia Johnston | Jan 4, 2024 | Employment & Civil Rights
In 2012, Washington legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Because lawmakers in Washington consider cannabis use similar to alcohol consumption, the legislature recently passed a law intended to protect employees from adverse employment actions based solely on...